What is Lyme Disease? Lyme disease is an inflammatory disease caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi. It is called “The Great Imitator” because it causes symptoms that mimic other diseases, making it very difficult to diagnose. Infection occurs if you are bitten...
Every day you are exposed to heavy metals from environmental factors like the food you eat and the air you breathe. Heavy metals, including mercury, lead, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, zinc, copper and iron are used in many modern-day applications, such as agriculture,...
In the last decade, both interest in and our understanding of the human microbiome have increased considerably. We now understand that the human microbiota (all the microorganisms that live on and in humans) is an overlooked system that makes a significant...
What is Spermidine? Spermidine is an organic compound found naturally in your cells and in certain whole foods and it is also available in supplement form. Spermidine’s role in the body is to induce autophagy – a process believed to have anti-ageing benefits....
What is telomere testing? Genetic testing is on the rise as more and more people are interested in the valuable information it can offer. A telomere test is a type of genetic test that measures the length of your telomeres and uses this to determine your biological...
